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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

(Continued from page 1)

THE PREMIER AND BOLSHEVISM.

A SOLEMN WARNING.

was

FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 13. 1920.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

FLYING TO THE CAPE.

LATEST REPORTS OF PROGRESS.

London, February 6. Two other aeroplancs sre en route to the Cape. The Handley London, February 10. Page machine piloted by Major Brackley was last reported at Mr. Lloyd George, in his speech in the House of Commons, Brindisi, and the D.H. 14 left Lympne. Kent, on the 5th inst.

Rome, February 2. after referring to the difficulties of stamping out Bolshevism, said

The Silver Queen has arrived at the Cento Celle aerodrome. an alternative solution was to make peace with the Bolsheviks, but that observation and experience

first must

demonstrate

Marseilles, February 5. Russia had dropped barbaric methods and

governing M. Poulet, accompanied by the mechanic Benoist, embarked on civilised lines. He believed we could

to on a mail boat at Buenos Aires for Rangoon, via Singapore. restore Russia

Cairo, February 6. sanity, not by force, but by trade. Commerce had a sobering effect.

The Vickers Viny machine departed for Halfa this morning with He did not apprehend a Bolshevik invasion, because they were un able to organise a powerful Army, atid such a motive as plundering an estimated load of eight tons.

Algiers. February 6. prosperous provinces did not exist. No Bolshevist force could invade the Middle East. There was nothing they could get Vuillemin and Dagnear have departed for Timbuctoo.

London. February 7. if they did. What was there in the mountains of Armenia and Turkestan, and even. Mesopotamin, which the British could not The Times correspondent at Cario says Cockerel's Vickers control? He opined that trading would end the ferocity, rapine Vimy arrived at Assuan after a seven hours flight, of which ninety and cruelties of Bolshevism more surely than any other method minutes were spent in repairing a water leak at Luxor.

NATIONALISATION OF MINES.

Mr. Lloyd George said Europe needed what Russia could give. He summarised the prodigious Russian exports of staple requirements. Before the war,high prices riled and even starvation and hunger rang- ed throughout Europe, while the corn bins of Russia were bulging This could bread. But the necessary transport must be organised. not be procured while the contending armies were traversing Europ- ean horders. He concluded gravely "The conditions in Europe are serious. The dangers are not all in Russia. They are here- at Home. I speak with knowledge and with apprehension.

The Executive of the Miners Federation has decided. in view warn the House that there is only one way to fight the things that of the Premier's refusal of legislation effectuating nationalisation. may happen: we must fight anarchy with abundance".—(Loud

cheers).

AMERICA AND THE TREATY.

PRESIDENT. WILSON APPROVES RESERVATIONS.

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Washington, February 8. President Wilson has written to Senator Hitchcock approving his reservation, which declares that the United States will not employ an economic boycott or use its armed forces to preserve the territorial integrity of any country except with the sanction of Congress.

The letter says that, while adhering to the substance of Sentor Hitchcock's reservation, he consblers its form very unfortunate and likely to chill the relationship of the United States with the Associated Powers.

President Wilson says he has never seen the slightest" reason i to doubt the Allies" good faith or to fear that any nation might seek to enlarge the "American obligations under the Covenant of the League of Nations. He declares that he saw no objectionto a frank statement that the United States can accept a mandate only upon! the direct authority of Congress.

After heating President Wilson's letter, a conference of De- mocratic Senators decided to help to bring the Treaty to the Senate and to work for a reservation compromise.

LATEST AERIAL SCHEME.

CIRCUIT OF THE ATLANTIC

New York. February S. The Aero Club announces plans for an aerial circuit.of the Atlantic by aeroplanes or dirigible, the prizes to amount to over $100,000. The competitors will start from New York or Atlantic -City, touch Cuba, Hayti, Porto Rico, Caracas and Pernambuco. thence to Dakar, Megador. Casa Blanes: Portugal or Spain, France. Britain. Scandinavia and Netherlands, returning from Ireland to St. John's, Newfoundiend dircet, or via Greenland.

THE AMERICAN BLIZZARD.

A LINER BADLY ASHORE,

New York, February 7.

The Princess Anne was driven ashore on Long Island during a terrific blizzard. Frantic attempts, so far unsuccessful, have been made during the past twenty-four hours to rescue passengers numbering 32 and the crew of 72. The liner is sinking and break- ing up rapidly..

All the passengers and 28 of the Princess Anne and landed here. abcard.

New York, February 8, crew has been taken off the Forty-five of the crew are stil

A "WET SHIP.

40,000 CASES OF WHISKY.

New York, February 5. Mr. Shevlin, the Supervising Prohibition Ageni, after telephon- ically conversing with Washington, announced that the steamer Yarmouth, which was held up owing to her cargo consisting of 40,000 cases of whisky, will he allowed to sail for Havana.

BOLSHEVIKS AIM IN TURKESTAN.

New York, February 7 The State Department has received information that the Bolsheviks are recruiting natives and war prisoners into new units with the object of establishing military bases in Turkestan.

BOLSHEVIKS ENTER ODESSA.

London, February 8.

A Moscow wireless says the Bolsheviks have entered Odessa.

AMERICAN POLITICS.

Mr. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, has resigned.

SPECIAL CONGRESS ASKED BY LABOURITES.

London, February 6.

to ask that a special Trade Union Congress should be convened to eansider steps to enforce the demand.

THE PEACE TREATY.

FRANCE ACCEPTS AMERICA'S RESERVATIONS.

London, February 6. has decided to accept the American Serate's reservations" to the The Times Paris correspondent says the French Government

T'eace Treaty."

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

SCOTLAND DENTS WALES.

Londen. February 7.

In a Rugby match. Scotland beat Wales by points to 5 al Inverleith.

PRINCE OF WALES' NEXT TOUR.

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London, February 7. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales will suil en H.MS. Renown on March 9, land at Auckland on April 17 and reach Australia on May

18.

ALLIES AND JUGO-SLAYS.

Paris, February 6.

Je Torps says that in order to dissipate Jugo-Slar objections, the British, French and Italian Governments have decided to communicate the Treaty of London to the Belgrade Government. The former adhere to the Adriatic solution already forwarded to Jugo-Slavia

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

EX-SERVICE MEN.

· London, Feb. 6.

A meeting of the Imperial ex-Services Association held at Australia House this afternoon, Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice presiding, unanimously passed a resolution in favour of amalgamating with the Officers' Association and supporting in every way the scheme out- lined at the meeting at the Mansion House on 31st Jan- sary. Earl Haig, in his speech, said he had at heart one great organisation to obtain employment for ex- Service men of all ranks in the Empire. He emphasis- ed that they did not want charity, but opportunity to work, with the prospect of a happy future. (Cheers).

INDEPENDENCE OF GEORGIA..

Paris, Feb. 6.

At the Ambassador's Council the "Japanese Govern- ment agreed to recognise the independence of Georgia and Etzerbaijan in conformity with the Supreme Council's recent decision.

THE AMERICAN RAILWAYS.

Washington, Feb. 8. The conference of the Senate and House of Repre-. sentatives on the Railroad Bill recommended that 5% per cent. on the aggregate value of the railways should be guaranteed by the Government for two years.

EX-GERMAN STEAMERS SOLD.

Panama, Feb. 2.

Washington, February 8.

The shipping Board has sold four ex-German ships to the Fanama Railroad Company for $750,000.

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NOTICE.

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NOTICE.

HONGKONG BOXING ASSOCIATION.

-President:-His Excellency Sir! A. E. Stubbs, K.Q.M.G, Governor.

Chairman:-His Honcur Sir William Rees Davies, KC., Chief

NOTICE.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Notice is hereby given that the

will be held at the City Hall, Shareholders in this Corporation Particulars and Conditions of Justice.

Hongkong, on Saturday the 28th the letting by Public Auction

day of February 1920, at noon, Sale, to be held on Monday.) THIRD TOURNAMENT.

for the purpose of receiving the At "The Ring" Volunteer Head Report of the Court of Directors the 3rd day of Feb., 1920, at 3 pm at the Offices of the Publie uarters Parade Ground (adjoining together with a statement of Works. Department, by Order of Lower Peak

Station). Accounts for the year ending 31st. His Excellency the Governor, of Specially constructed Matshed December 1919. One Lot of Crown Land at Lapable of holding 2.000. Shaukivan Road, in the Colony of SATURDAY, February 14th, 1920, Corporation will be closed from Hongkong, for a term of 15 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King. for one further term of i

years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Interal 1st

Fill and 136,

Registry o

LOCALITY.

Boundary

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Square feet.

Annuel Keal

1st cak plan. 136

WANTED.

1.

3.

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at 9.15 p.m.

The Register of Shares of the

Monday the 16th February, to Saturday 28th February 1920.

15 Round Contest for the (both days inclusive), during Middleweight Championship which period notransfer of shares of the Colony and the Hong can be registored. kong Daily Press Belt. Between Pte. J. H. Mason, R.M.L.I., H.M.S. Hawkins and

CERA. Lee, H.M.S. Ambrose

10 Round Middleweight Contest.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

N. J. STABB.

Chief Manager.

Between "Peggy" Evans, HMS, Hongkong, 10th February, 1920.

Hawkins (ex-Middleweight

Champion of the Mediterran- ean Station) And Seaman Hewitt, H.M.S. Alacrity.

6 Round Contest for the Amateur Lightweight Cham- pionship of the Colony. Between Young Maher, ex- Driver R.G.A. (Holder) and Sergt. Ward, R.N.Y.P. (Chal lenger).

46 Round Middleweight Contest. Between E. R. A Sergeant. H.MLS. Ambrose and Sea- man Willoughby, HMS. Hawkins.

WANTED. Lady going to

of obtaining help with infant. England by SS. Kashmir desirous

will give good remuneration for services. Address Box 317 Hong-5. kong Telegraph."

NOTICE.

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

RACE MEETING 1920.

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 12TH. 13TH

and 14TH.

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TICKETS of ADMISSION to

the GRAND STAND and EN- CLOSURE may be obtained from Messrs. Kelly & Walsh. Limited, jor at the Gate, Price $12 or $4

for each day for the Meeting.

No one admitted without al Ticket, to be shown to the Ticket! Inspector at the Gate.

TF. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 7th February, 1920.

NOTICE,

HONGKONG -JOCKEY CLUB.

6 Round Lightweight Contest.

NOTICE.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL.

RACE WEEK.

DINNER DANCES WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING EVENINGS:- Wednesday, 11th. February Thursday,

Friday,

Saturday,

12th. February

13th. FebruaTY.

14th February

SPECIAL TABLE D'HOTE MENU

AT $3.00 PER 'HEAD. Bookings can be made at the

Between Ship's Cook North, Hongkong Hotel Main Office

HYS. Carlisle and Corporal or direct with Repulse Cook, R.M.L.I., H.M.S. Hawkins. Telephone No. 881.

6. G Round Lightweight Contest. Between Seaman Webb, HEMS. Ambrose and Seaman Decon- hart, H..S. Hawkins.

Prices: Reserved, $5 (Ringside)

raised seats) and 33 (Ringeide Ground level seats.) Unreserved. $1.

NO HALF-PRICE SEATS..

DOORS OPEN AT 8.50 P.M.

300KING AT MOUTRIE'S as

follows:-

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY, February 12th to 14th, General Booking.

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CASH BOOKING ONLY.

Referees:-Messrs. H. J. Gedge (Official Referee), W. Logan. A Mordech and Major Papson, D.S.0.

A. G. N. TINSON, J. C. WILDIN.

Hon. Secretary. Manager.

NOTICE.

No Servants will be allowed in-! side the ENCLOSURE of the Race Course during the Race Deys WITHOUT TICKETS, The chartered S.S. "Bangkok which can be had on application will take cargo for Calcutta and the Undersigned. These will sail direct for above mention- Tickets are only available for ed Port on or about the 14th inst. Servants while in attendance on For further particulars, please their employer or when on duty apply to at the various Stands.

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Any Chinese found loitering about with Servants' passes in their possession will forfeit them, and the holders thereof, will be! removed from the Enclosure.

T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course, Hongkong. 7th February. 1920

NOTICE.

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R. RODENFUSER. Acting Agent-

Messageries Maritimes Co..

Queen's Building.

Bay.

SUNDAY, 15th February. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS will be held during Tiffin and Afternoon Tea.

NOTICE.

FIRE INSURANCE ·

ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.

RACE HOLIDATE. NOTICE is hereby given that all FIRE INSURANCE Offices will be closed for the Transaction of Public Business an Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th instant, from 11.45 a.m.

By Order,

LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,

Secretaries. Hongkong, 10th February, 1920.

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NOTICE.

MARINE. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.

RACE HOLIDAYS.

NOTICE is hereby given Hongkong, 9th February. 1920SURANCE Offices will be closed

NOTICE..

thet

all MARINE IN-

for the Transaction of Public Business on Wednesday, Thurs- day, Friday, and Saturday, the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th instant,

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND from 11.45 a.m. By Order,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that owing to the death of Mr.

FINANCE CO. LTD.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Ordinary Annual General

LOWE, ZINGHAM & MATTHEWS,

Secretaries.

B. D. KAPTEYN the undersigned Meeting of Shareholders in this Hongkong, 10th February, 1920..

Ponies entered in his name tol

run at the Forthcoming Race Company will be held at the Meeting have been sold by Public Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong, on

the

Auction and will run in the! interest and colours of purchasers as follows: Louza Mr. G. C. MOXON

"Black, Yellow Hoops & Cap" Sizza Mr. JOHN PEEL

"Dark Blue, Silver Braid " Spotted Sand Mr. SOARES

"Old Gold, Dark Green Hoops" Runaway Light Mr. T. F.

HOUGH "Dark Blue. Primrose Hoops

By Order,

T. F. HOUGH. Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, February 6th, 1920,

Wednesday, the 18th February,

1920, at noon for the purpose of the receiving the Report of

Directors together with a State,

NOTICE.

ment of Accounts for the year A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD ending 31st December, 1919.

RACE DAYS.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be Closed from

On the 11th, 12th. 13th and the 11th February to the 21st February (both days inclusive), 14th instant, all Departments during which period no Transfer

will be open for business until of Shares can be Registered.

1 pr. only. JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON

General Managers, Hongkong, 3rd February, 1920

A. SI WAISON & CO., LTD Hongkong. 10th February, 1920.

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